Quantum Physics Fundamentals Quiz

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Who introduced the branch of physics known as Classical Mechanics?

Sir Isaac Newton (correct)

Erwin Schrödinger

Werner Heisenberg

Max Planck

What does Quantum Mechanics explain?

Motion of astronomical bodies

Motion of macroscopic objects

Motion of microscopic particles (correct)

Motion of stars and planets

Which physicist introduced Quantum Mechanics?

Max Planck (correct)

Niels Bohr

Erwin Schrödinger

Werner Heisenberg

What is the branch of physics that explains the non-existence of electrons in the nucleus?

Quantum Mechanics Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of Quantum Mechanics?

The main focus of Quantum Mechanics is to explain the motion of microscopic particles like electrons, protons, etc. Signup and view all the answers

Who proposed the De Broglie hypothesis of matter waves?

Louis de Broglie Signup and view all the answers

Who introduced the concept of Quantum Mechanics and in what year?

Quantum Mechanics was introduced by Max Planck in 1900. Signup and view all the answers

Differentiate between the main focus of Classical Mechanics and Quantum Mechanics.

Classical Mechanics focuses on explaining the motion of macroscopic objects, while Quantum Mechanics focuses on explaining the motion of microscopic particles. Signup and view all the answers

What does the Heisenberg uncertainty principle state?

The Heisenberg uncertainty principle states that it is impossible to simultaneously and precisely measure certain pairs of properties, such as the position and momentum of a particle. Signup and view all the answers

What are the key components of matter waves according to the De Broglie hypothesis?

The key components of matter waves according to the De Broglie hypothesis are the wave function, physical interpretation of the wave function, and Schrodinger's time-dependent and time-independent wave equations. Signup and view all the answers